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Should a mother keep supporting her 39-year-old son who refuses to work?

A woman is torn over supporting her 39-year-old son who hasn’t worked in seven years and refuses to seek employment.

Published Aug 19, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Dear Eric: My longtime friend has a 39-year-old son who refuses to look for a job. His last job was seven years ago. His mother found the job for him, but his employer passed away. He is bright, likeable, talented, good-looking and in great shape.